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Jem Aswad Senior Music Editortoday (March 9). He is based in the Republic Records Los Angeles office.Most recently, Beard  spent a decade at APG, where he rose from intern to senior VP of A&R and brought in Charlie Puth, Alex Benjamin and Pink Sweat$; he also has worked closely with David Guetta, Jason Derulo, Pitbull and Flo Rida, in addition to songwriters such as Amy Allen, Sean Douglas, Madison Love, Salem Ilese, and others. He also worked extensively as a DJ in nightclubs across the U.S., on-air for KIIS-FM and at private events.Goldstein said, “Miles has really set the pace for pop music with an unbelievable winning streak of incredible signings throughout the past decade.

Freida Pinto and Jamie Chung pose together at Goop’s launch of Banana Republic Baby in Brentwood, Calif. on Sunday (March 6).

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorRepublic Records has appointed David Wolter executive vice president of A&R,label  co-president Wendy Goldstein announced today (March 7). He is based in Republic Records’ New York headquarters.Throughout his career,  Wolter has signed or worked closely with artists ranging from Gorillaz to Jack Antonoff’s Bleachers. At Republic, he will oversee upcoming releases for Benee, Greta Van Fleet, Jimmy Fallon and others, in addition to signing new talent.Prior to joining Republic Records, Wolter had been an executive VP of Virgin Records at Capitol Music Group since 2017.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorCity of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., will honor Republic Records founders Monte and Avery Lipman (pictured above, R-L) at its 2022 Spirit of Life Gala in the fall. The prestigious award will be presented to them at a gala dinner — the first Spirit of Life Gala since 2019.According to the announcement, the Spirit of Life Award is City of Hope’s most prestigious honor and is presented to an esteemed community of industry leaders around the world who have made a significant commitment to improving the lives of others through the advancement of research and clinical innovation and the delivery of personalized, compassionate care.

APPOINTMENTSGed Doherty is stepping down as Chair of UK record industry trade body BPI after seven years in the role, in order to focus on his film company Raindog Films. “I have loved every minute of working with the BPI and its members and its amazing team led by Geoff Taylor”, he says.

UPDATE: Pressure is mounting on FIFA to boot Russia from the qualifying rounds of the World Cup. Today, the Czech Republic has joined in the boycott of Ukraine’s invaders, saying they won’t face Russia on the pitch.

JYP Entertainment has expanded its existing partnership with US-based label Republic Records.According to a report by Billboard, the South Korean company has opted to expand its existing strategic partnership with Republic Records, which is owned by Universal Music Group. The two companies first started the partnership in 2020, where they foucsed on the international expansion of girl group TWICE.JYP Entertainment and Republic Records’ partnership will now extend to include two more of the K-pop giant’s acts – namely Stray Kids and ITZY – in their plan for promotions outside of South Korea.Both groups will also be receiving support from Republic Records’ subsidiary independent label Imperial, which had previously helped to launch and market TWICE’s recent records since the JYP-Republic partnership had launched.“We are beyond delighted to move forward with Republic Records, the most outstanding label in the United States, in developing the major artist roster of the two companies’ hereafter, starting with the successful kickoff TWICE has brought,” JYP Entertainment CEO Jimmy Jeong told Billboard of the expansion.“We have absolute confidence that, together, we will lead the rapidly changing music industry from both in and out, alongside our prominent artists’ creations,” Jeong added.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorAfter seeing her song “Fingers Crossed” become a TikTok smash, Vancouver Island singer/songwriter Lauren Spencer-Smith has partnered with Universal Music Group’s Island Records and Republic Records. According to the announcement, “The innovative partnership, structured with manager and business partner David Ehrlich (pictured above, right, with UMG chief Lucian Grainge, left, and Spencer-Smith), allows Lauren Spencer-Smith to keep her independent spirit via her own imprint while tapping into premium services from both labels.”After breaking through on TikTok, “Fingers Crossed” garnered over 100 million streams hitting the Top 50 on Spotify in 23 countries and peaked at No.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorMoon Projects, former TikTok music chief Mary Rahmani’s joint venture with Republic Records, has unveiled its first signing: Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Em Beihold, whose song “Groundhog Day” became a viral smash last year.Today she’s released the single and video “Numb Little Bug,” which she first teased on TikTok a few months back.“I try to write happy sing along pop about sad topics,” Beihold, 23, says. “I go for the lyrics or chords you wouldn’t necessarily expect.”She adds about the song, “Last year, all of my dreams were coming true. Everything I wanted was happening, but somehow I didn’t feel anything.

New Republic Pictures has won the rights to John Glenn’s spec Cut and Run in a bidding war, with Jake Gyllenhaal (The Guilty) coming aboard to produce and star, Deadline has confirmed.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterJake Gyllenhaal is set to star in “Cut and Run,” a heist thriller about a group of thieves who use high-powered speed boats to rob super-yachts. Their caper takes a turn when they steal the wrong thing from the wrong group of people.New Republic Pictures won rights to the spec script, written by John Glenn, after a bidding war with several potential buyers.In addition to starring, Gyllenhaal will produce the film through his company Nine Stories Productions.

William Earl A legal malpractice suit filed by former Republic Records president Charlie Walk against attorney Marc Kasowitz has been dismissed by a New York judge, court papers reveal. In 2018, Walk resigned from his executive position at the record label that’s home to The Weeknd, Post Malone and Ariana Grande after he was accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women with whom he worked at Sony Music some 15 years earlier — two spoke on the record to Rolling Stone after accuser Tristan Coopersmith went public with a blog post on Jan.

Her ex Shawn Mendes has been flaunting his beach body as of late.But Camila Cabello was also heating things up on her Instagram account.In throwbacks posted on Monday, the songstress, 24, wowed in a black bikini as she enjoyed a getaway to the Dominican Republic. Va va voom! Camila Cabello wowed in a black bikini as she enjoyed a getaway to the Dominican RepublicPhotos captured Camila soaking up the sea breeze while enjoying a boat ride in her swimsuit.Camila was the picture of relaxation as she basked in the sunshine with one hand playing with her windswept hair.

Gatehouse of Fleet got a name-check or the radio on New Year’s Day – in the Czech Republic.

, Pedro asks Chantel to come to the Dominican Republic amid his trip back to his home country becoming a disaster.Pedro traveled to the Dominican Republic to find out more about his father, who was largely absent from his childhood. Pedro is having a hard time reconciling the fact that he and his sister, Nicole, are products of their mom's affair with their dad, who was already married and had his own family.

Rihanna has been made a national hero in her home country of Barbados.

John Legend has signed a new record deal with Universal Music’s Republic Records, marking the occasion by releasing a new Christmas single.“I am excited to partner with Republic Records in this next chapter of my career”, says Legend. “Everyone at the label has been so wonderful to work with.

Chris Willman Music WriterAfter being with Sony Music since the beginning of his career, John Legend has signed with Republic Records, with his debut for his new label due next year and a holiday single coming out this week. Billboard broke the news.In a statement, Legend said, “I am excited to partner with Republic Records in this next chapter of my career.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorGrammy, Tony and Emmy Award-winning actor-singer Billy Porter has inked a new deal with Island Records (U.K.) and Republic Records (U.S.) and is kicking it off with a new single called “Children” that will drop at 12 a.m. ET tonight (Oct.

Offset, 29, shocked everyone on the night of Oct. 11 when he surprised Cardi B with the birthday gift of a lifetime! The rapper bought his wife, who just turned 29, an incredible house in the Dominican Republic that includes a rooftop pool and he revealed the amazing news in front of her and her party guests during a video presentation. He spoke into a microphone during the celebration and explained that he wanted to give Cardi something extra special after the big year that they had. Check out a video of the show-stopping moment HERE!

Offset bought Cardi B a house for her birthday.The Migos rapper stunned his wife during the celebrations for her 29th birthday when he jumped on the microphone to share the news of his surprise gift.During the bash at Los Angeles' River Studios, Offset shared a video on a large screen of the abode in the Dominican Republic, which boasts a swimming pool on its roof, TMZ has reported.